About this episode

Father John Hindley discusses his new role caring for the Roman Catholic churches in Ramsey and Peel, reflecting on his journey to priesthood and the challenges he faces.

Father John Hindley has been appointed. to care for the Roman Catholic churches in Ramsey and Peel. He reflects on his own call to priesthood, his training, his prison ministry - and the particular challenges he faces, following Father Brian O Mahony who was Parish Priest in Peel and Ramsey for almost 30 years, right up until his death in April this year. Plus there's music, and our usual notice board.

People in this episode

Guest: John Hindley

Topics covered

• priesthood
• church community
• prison ministry
• challenges in leadership
• local culture

Keywords

• John Hindley
• priesthood
• Ramsey
• Peel
• Father Brian O Mahony
• prison ministry
• church challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roman Catholic churches

Places: Peel, Ramsey

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